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Ohtani Ties NL Home Run Lead With No. 53 as Dodgers Rally Past Giants

The opposite-field blast set a single-season Dodger Stadium record, sharpening his bid for a third straight home run crown.

Overview

  • Ohtani's 403-foot solo shot to left off Joel Peguero's 99.9 mph fastball in the sixth inning gave Los Angeles a 6-4 lead.
  • The homer was his 29th at Dodger Stadium this season, establishing a single-season franchise mark at the ballpark.
  • Los Angeles overcame an early four-run deficit to win 7-5 and extend its winning streak to four games.
  • The Dodgers hold a four-game NL West lead over the Padres with seven regular-season games remaining.
  • Max Muncy, Michael Conforto and Tommy Edman also homered for L.A., and Jack Dreyer finished a 1-2-3 ninth for his fourth save.